Running of the Gnomes, Race for a Cure!

Noxy here! I don't write many blog posts, but I was linked here by a friend, and I fell in love with the idea.

I'm standing here in Booty Bay, surrounded by lots and lots of little pink gnomes all gathered for the same cause: to support the fight against Breast Cancer.

SeeD is an Alliance side guild on Scarlet Crusade-US, and last year they decided to turn their tabards pink, and post around on the forums letting people know and encouraging them to remind the ladies in their lives to speak to their doctors, and to show how much they care. This year they have organised a fun-run--for each pink gnome that shows, SeeD members have pledged to donate various amounts of money to the Susan G Komen Foundation.

At the peak they reached a total of 160 gnomes, with an estimated $200+ raised. (and thats just the guilds officers! the final total is still yet to be tallied!)

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DaxiusArtell의 댓글

on 2010-10-02T22:32:27-05:00

That's Awesome! Way to represent Scarlet Crusade SeeD!

Neonhyper의 댓글

on 2010-10-02T22:33:56-05:00

Wow!

My home server is Scarlet Crusade, and I was busy roleplaying while this was all going on (shame on me), and so I didn't even realize what was happening. I'm happy to see that some people on my server are helping to make a difference :D

Happyfisherman의 댓글

blazedhoof의 댓글

I applaud all of those pink haird gnomers......hands down, all of you have done something awe-inspiring!

msbrun02의 댓글

on 2010-10-02T22:43:38-05:00

Yay! gnomes are finally good for something! I'll think twice next time I line myself up for a punt.

On a serious note: WTG guys, my grandmother died from breast cancer... thanks for spreading the word!

Glar의 댓글

on 2010-10-02T22:45:21-05:00

I do not play on this server, but I wish I had known as I would have rolled a toon just for this. It has to be one of the most worthwile events that I am aware of taking place in WoW. Hats off to all those that attended.

Ivvy의 댓글

on 2010-10-02T23:16:30-05:00

Nice job! Great idea !

Loldawg의 댓글

on 2010-10-02T23:24:47-05:00

thats just awesome, great idea!

Crystallyne의 댓글

on 2010-10-02T23:28:13-05:00

I absolutely ADORE this, and wish I had known about it ahead of time! I too would have rolled up a toon JUST for this! Such a good cause, and it looks like it was a lot of FUN, to boot!

I hope they do this again next year, and I will be there if I can!

Harvoc2의 댓글

on 2010-10-02T23:49:50-05:00

Agreed. I was thinking of coming until I read "they reached a total of 160 gnomes." I'll definitely try to come next year.

Sententia의 댓글

on 2010-10-02T23:54:56-05:00

"Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."

-Margaret Mead

Liffers의 댓글

on 2010-10-02T23:59:35-05:00

I'd love to come next year. There should be more advertisment for this wonderful guild! :D

Inkadog의 댓글

on 2010-10-03T00:08:01-05:00

Very impressive. Thank you to those involved for doing this. :)

JackalTheRed의 댓글

on 2010-10-03T00:29:10-05:00

Apolerius, officer of <SeeD> here! Just to note guys, this is definitely going to be an annual thing, so if you missed it this year, keep an eye on the realm forums next year!

Ravenspine88의 댓글

Thank you everyone for the phenomenal amount of support. The event was a complete hit, and we're already planning on doing another one similar to it next year to include those who missed out this time around. The feedback we've received has been overwhelmingly positive, and it truly is wonderful that our event was featured here on Wowhead. Thank you! I have high hopes that those involved will continue to spread the word about early detection, and ask their loved ones to get screened on an annual basis.

Thank you to everyone who came out to support the cure. It was all of you that made it as epic as it turned out to be. :D

Also, the ribbon at the end came together on it's own. That was pretty amazing in itself. Kudos, ladies and gentlemen!

Orkel의 댓글

on 2010-10-03T00:47:45-05:00

Go <SeeD>! I wish me and my friend hadn't transferred off, I would've came to this.

Also, they got Server First Halion kill.

whichwitch의 댓글

on 2010-10-03T00:57:15-05:00

This is hands down one of the best ideas and most charitable acts that I've seen WoW players come up with. Can we pre-vote a sticky to sign up for next year's run?

VeryApe의 댓글

on 2010-10-03T01:27:07-05:00

My mom thought she had breast cancer, but luckily, it was benign. Moreover, I'm happy to know that there are unique ways to spread the word of breast cancer.